2004 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 S Rider's Manual (in English)

579Accessories
»Lock straps 1 open.
• Pull the grey release lever
upwards once again.
•Pull case lid2 out of the
retainer.
» Case fully opened.
Closing the cases • Press catches1 on the case
lid into retainers2.
» The catches can be heard to
lock into place.When closing, ensure
that the case lid remains
within limit3.c
• Press catches4 on the lock
straps into retainers2.
» The catches can be heard to
lock into place.
• Check that the catches are
locked securely into place.

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Adjusting the case
volume • Close the case lid.
• Turn the lock strap buckles 1
of the lock straps outwards.
• Pull out the lock straps
upwards.
» The maximum volume has
been set.
• Close the lock straps.
• Press the lock straps against
the case body.
» The case volume is adapted
to the contents.Fitting the cases
• Turn the case lock to the
position "case unsecured". • Hook the case into the lower
mounting2.
• Pull the black release lever
upwards.
• Press the case into the
upper mounting3.
• Press the black release lever
downwards.
» The case is locked into
place.
•Lock the case.
• Check for secure locking.

581Accessories
Removing the cases • Turn the case lock to the
position "case unsecured".
• Pull the black release lever
upwards.
• Pull the case out of the
upper mounting.
• Lift the case out of the lower
mounting.Adapting the cases If a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to
the gap between the upper
and lower mounting.
To achieve this, the height of
the lower bracket on the case
can be changed.•Open the case.
•Undo screws1.
• Set the height of the bracket.
• Tighten the screws.

Accessories582
Breakdown assist-
ance kit for tubeless
tyres The breakdown assistance kit
is located under the left side
panel. The repair sequence
and safety information can be
taken from the accompanying
description.
• Remove the seat.
• Remove the screws 1.
You will find an overview
of the types of screw
used on (
b 124).
• Remove the side panel.
To protect the side panel
from scratches, place it
on the seat.c
• Open the retaining strap and
remove the breakdown
assistance kit.

683Maintenance
Toolkit............................................. 85
Engine oil ....................................... 86
Coolant ........................................... 88
Brakes ............................................ 89
Clutch ............................................. 93
Wheels ............................................ 94
Front-wheel stand ....................... 103
Rear wheel stand ........................ 104
Bulbs............................................. 105
Jump starting............................... 111
Battery .......................................... 112
Splash guard................................ 116

Maintenance684
The "Maintenance" chapter
describes work involving the
replacement of wear parts that
can be performed with mini-
mum effort.
The types of screws used for
the components concerned
are listed on (
b 124-125). You
can use this chart to set aside
the required tools.
If special tightening torques
are to be taken into account
for assembly, these are also
listed. Screw connections for
which there is a suitable tool
in the toolkit are marked
additionally.If you are interested in informa-
tion on more extensive work,
we recommend the repair
manual on CD-ROM which
applies to your particular
motorcycle. You can obtain a
copy of this from your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.

685Maintenance
Toolkit
ToolkitThe toolkit is located under the
seat.
• Remove the seat (
b 40).
1Removable screwdriver
• Take out the screwdriver1.
» The following are accessible:
2Torx spanner T25
3Screwdriver, small

Maintenance686
Engine oilChecking the engine oil
levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a longer
journey.c
After longer motorcycle
immobilisation periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the
oil tank before the reading is
taken. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil fill
quantities.
To ensure that the correct en-
gine oil level is displayed, only
check the oil level after a long-
er trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
centre stand
OA, ensuring
that the ground is firm and
level.
• Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Read off the oil level.
If you have a motorcycle
without a centre stand
OA,
obtain assistance from anoth-
er person when reading the oil
level.c1Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from
engine oil level display1.
2Maximum engine oil level
3Minimum engine oil level